Marge Cline Whitewater Course, in downtown Yorkville, Illinois

Marge Cline Whitewater Course, in downtown Yorkville, Illinois The Official Page of the Midwest's newest whitewater destination!

1,100 feet of whitewater features for whitewater enthusiasts, and the middle of a scenic section of the Fox River water trail!

Have you registered for the Yorkville Holiday Races yet? Today is the last chance to snag a discounted registration rate...
07/31/2024

Have you registered for the Yorkville Holiday Races yet? Today is the last chance to snag a discounted registration rate for the Rudolph Run 5K ($10 off) and 1-mile Jingle Jog Family Fun Run ($5 off)!

A portion of the proceeds from both of these races goes to support the Knights of Columbus Helping Hands Program to provide food and toys to Kendall County families in need this holiday season.

Help us share and support your community! Runners and walkers welcome.

Register now at https://bit.ly/YPRDHolidayRaceRegistration

Questions? Contact the United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at [email protected]

🌊Yorkville River Fest TODAY!🤠July 20 · 11am-10pm · Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville)More information at h...
07/20/2024

🌊Yorkville River Fest TODAY!🤠
July 20 · 11am-10pm · Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville)
More information at https://bit.ly/YorkvilleRiverFest

Get ready for the ultimate country music extravaganza at Yorkville River Fest! This is a can't-miss country music festival, where the beautiful Fox River sets the stage for a Saturday jam-packed with incredible live country music, mouth-watering food, and a treasure trove of free family-friendly activities. Hosted by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department, this free event is all about bringing the community together for an unforgettable celebration where every member of the family can find something to enjoy.

From toe-tapping country tunes to delicious local eats, Yorkville River Fest promises an experience that will have you dancing, singing, and savoring every moment. Kids can enjoy a variety of fun free activities, while adults can relax and soak in the vibrant festival atmosphere while enjoying live music, great food, and a craft beer tasting (ticket purchase required for the craft beer tasting). Whether you're a country music aficionado or just looking for a great time with family and friends, this festival has something for everyone.

Don't miss out on the chance to create lasting memories at Yorkville River Fest! Check out the full schedule of events and offerings on our River Fest webpage at https://bit.ly/YorkvilleRiverFest. Grab your boots and come make some memories!

🎸2024 Band Schedule (11am-10pm):
Cowboy Co. The Country Music Show (11-2pm)
Ripped Jeans Duo (3-6pm)
Whiskey Romance (7-10pm)

😀Family Activities Schedule (11am-4pm):
Riverfront Park Arcade
Barbie Land
Miraculous Adventure: Glaciator in Riverfront Park
Character Meet & Greet with Barbie and Ladybug (12-3pm)

*Yorkville River Fest is hosted and operated solely by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department and the United City of Yorkville. No third party is authorized so sell tickets, and/or vendor or exhibitor space for Yorkville River Fest. All inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

Cardboard Boat Race RescheduledYorkville Parks and Recreation Department Staff, along with the IDNR, have been monitorin...
07/19/2024

Cardboard Boat Race Rescheduled

Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department Staff, along with the IDNR, have been monitoring the water levels along the Marge Cline Whitewater Course throughout the week. Regrettably, in light of the increased water levels of the Fox River following the recent storms, the Fox River has been deemed unsafe for activities at this time. As the safety of our community is our top priority, the Cardboard Boat Races scheduled for Yorkville River Fest this Saturday, July 20, have been postponed.

We are making arrangements to reschedule the Cardboard Boat Races for Yorktoberfest in September. Stay tuned for further updates as they become available.

We appreciate your understanding as we await suitable river conditions with the hope of hosting this unique Yorkville tradition soon.

YORKVILLE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONJuly 4 Grab your friends and family and get ready for a fantastic time at the York...
07/02/2024

YORKVILLE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 4

Grab your friends and family and get ready for a fantastic time at the Yorkville Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4!

The parade begins at 9am starting at the Yorkville High School and ending at Town Square Park. Those looking to enter a float in the parade do not need to inform the committee of their participation prior to the parade. All participating floats should arrive at the Yorkville High School the morning of the parade starting at 7:30am for line-up with the parade starting at 9am.

After the parade, join us in Town Square Park for activities including children's foot races and bounce houses until noon, and a performance by the Yorkville Community Band (10:15-11:15am). In addition to activities, food and drinks will be available for purchase at Town Square by local vendors. Town Square activities begin immediately after the parade and end at noon.

Join the United City of Yorkville that evening for a spectacular Independence Day Fireworks show at dusk on Thursday, July 4! The fireworks will begin at dusk and will be shot off near the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Parkway.

Please contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation department directly at [email protected] for more information about the event, parade participation questions and volunteer opportunities for this year's event, or visit the website at https://bit.ly/YPRDIndependenceDay!

🎉📢 WGN Radio Yorkville Hometown Takeover Today, June 27! 📢🎉Today's the day! The United City of Yorkville will be in the ...
06/27/2024

🎉📢 WGN Radio Yorkville Hometown Takeover Today, June 27! 📢🎉

Today's the day! The United City of Yorkville will be in the spotlight TODAY, Thursday, June 27, as the featured hometown to be highlighted on 📻WGN Radio (720AM) and online at WGN Radio's website!

🌟 Visit the WGN Radio website at https://bit.ly/YorkvilleHometownTakeover to see Yorkville through the lens of WGN's film crew with an artfully edited walk of select Yorkville businesses, parks, and attractions!

📻 Have your radios set to 720AM throughout the day or stream WGN Radio to catch live, on-air interviews with some of Yorkville's finest, including Mayor John Purcell, Deputy Chief Garrett Carlyle, Randy Witt of Raging Waves, and Economic Development Director and Consultant Lynn Dubajic Kellogg, among others. It's a day-long celebration of our community's spirit, achievements, and future.

📆 Today, Thursday, June 27, is also the kickoff of the Yorkville Hometown Giveaway! 🎁 This isn't your ordinary sweepstakes; we're talking about a chance to win a weekend adventure for 4 in Yorkville! Valued at over $3,000, the Yorkville Hometown Giveaway prize package was generously donated by our incredible business community! The giveaway will be open June 27 - July 17. Hurry and enter online by visiting https://bit.ly/WGNYorkvilleGiveaway now through July 17!

Help us spread the word and share what makes Yorkville so unique! Tune in, share our posts, and let's make this a June to remember in Yorkville. 🎶🌆

🌟 Listen to WGN (720AM) this morning for a chance to win tickets to Experience Yorkville River Fest on July 20!🌟🌟 Listen...
06/27/2024

🌟 Listen to WGN (720AM) this morning for a chance to win tickets to Experience Yorkville River Fest on July 20!🌟

🌟 Listen to WGN Radio (720AM) during your morning drive from 6-9am today, June 27, for a chance to call-in and win a Yorkville River Fest Festival Prize Package for four! Listen live to WGN Radio for your chance to win a River Fest Festival experience complete with vouchers for 4 meals, 4 beer tasting tickets, 4 drink wristbands, & 4 drink tickets to be redeemed at Yorkville River Fest on July 20, 2024! To redeem beer tasting and wristband tickets and/or consume alcohol, patrons must be 21+ with valid ID.

Don't forget to listen throughout the day today for the Yorkville Hometown Takeover and the start of the Yorkville Hometown Giveaway running June 27 to July 17! Tune in to 720AM or stream from https://bit.ly/YorkvilleHometownTakeover to catch live on-air interviews with members of our wonderful Yorkville community including Mayor John Purcell, Deputy Chief Garrett Carlyle, Randy Witt of Raging Waves, Economic Development Director and Consultant Lynn Dubajic Kellogg, among others. 📻🎙️

LIKE and SHARE this post to spread the word and help us share what makes Yorkville an incredible place to live, work, and play! 💖🌟

🤠Free Family Activities at Yorkville River Fest🎸July 20 · 11am-10pm · Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave)More informat...
06/26/2024

🤠Free Family Activities at Yorkville River Fest🎸
July 20 · 11am-10pm · Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave)
More information at https://bit.ly/YorkvilleRiverFest

Get ready for a fantastic family day out on Saturday, July 20 at Yorkville River Fest!
The excitement is non-stop as your little ones dive into a life-size experience of classic video games in the Riverfront Arcade, meet and greet their favorite characters like Barbie and Ladybug, become their favorite Barbie or Ken in Barbie Land, and embark on a mission to save Yorkville in the Miraculous Adventure! Bring the whole family and enjoy all the fun activities we have planned just for you!

2024 River Fest Free Family Activities (11am-4pm):
💄 Barbie Land - dress up, grab props, and become your favorite Barbie or Ken in this self-guided photo-op experience.

🎮 Life-Size Riverfront Park Arcade - hop into your favorite classic arcade games and play to win tickets to be redeemed at the Arcade Store for prizes. Play as many times as you want!

🐞 Miraculous Adventure: Glaciator in Riverfront Park - jump into an episode of Miraculous and help Ladybug and Cat Noir to save Yorkville from the Glaciator!

😍 Meet & Greet with Barbie and Ladybug (noon-3pm) - grab your camera and come meet Barbie and Ladybug from noon-3pm!

For more information about Yorkville River Fest and a full schedule of events, visit https://bit.ly/YorkvilleRiverFest

YORKVILLE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONJuly 4 Grab your friends and family and get ready for a fantastic time at the York...
06/24/2024

YORKVILLE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 4

Grab your friends and family and get ready for a fantastic time at the Yorkville Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4!

The parade begins at 9am starting at the Yorkville High School and ending at Town Square Park. Those looking to enter a float in the parade do not need to inform the committee of their participation prior to the parade. All participating floats should arrive at the Yorkville High School the morning of the parade starting at 7:30am for line-up with the parade starting at 9am.

After the parade, join us in Town Square Park for activities including children's foot races, bounce houses, and a performance by the Yorkville Community Band. In addition to activities, food and drinks will be available for purchase at Town Square by local vendors. Town Square activities begin immediately after the parade and end at noon.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Town Square Activities. Please consider donating a bit of your time to help keep this long-standing tradition going.
Join the United City of Yorkville that evening for a spectacular Independence Day Fireworks show on Thursday, July 4! The fireworks will begin at dusk and will be shot off near the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Parkway.

Please contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation department directly at [email protected] for more information about the event, parade participation questions and volunteer opportunities for this year's event, or visit the website at https://bit.ly/YPRDIndependenceDay!

🌊Save the Date for Yorkville River Fest!July 20 · 11am-10pm · Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville)More infor...
06/21/2024

🌊Save the Date for Yorkville River Fest!
July 20 · 11am-10pm · Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville)
More information at https://bit.ly/YorkvilleRiverFest

Get ready for the ultimate country music extravaganza at Yorkville River Fest! This is a can't-miss country music festival, where the beautiful Fox River sets the stage for a Saturday jam-packed with incredible live country music, mouth-watering food, and a treasure trove of free family-friendly activities. Hosted by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department, this free event is all about bringing the community together for an unforgettable celebration where every member of the family can find something to enjoy.

From toe-tapping country tunes to delicious local eats, Yorkville River Fest promises an experience that will have you dancing, singing, and savoring every moment. Kids can enjoy a variety of fun free activities, while adults can relax and soak in the vibrant festival atmosphere while enjoying live music, great food, and a craft beer tasting (ticket purchase required for the craft beer tasting). Whether you're a country music aficionado or just looking for a great time with family and friends, this festival has something for everyone.

Don't miss out on the chance to create lasting memories at Yorkville River Fest! Check out the full schedule of events and offerings on our River Fest webpage at https://bit.ly/YorkvilleRiverFest. Mark your calendars, grab your boots, and come make some memories!

2024 Band Schedule (11am-10pm):
🤠Cowboy Co. The Country Music Show (11-2pm)
👖Ripped Jeans Duo (3-6pm)
🎸Whiskey Romance (7-10pm)

Family Activities Schedule (11am-4pm):
🎮Life-Size Riverfront Park Arcade
👠Barbie Land
🐞Miraculous Adventure: Glaciator in Riverfront Park
💄Character Meet & Greet with Barbie and Ladybug (12-3pm)
📦Cardboard Boat Race (2pm)

*Yorkville River Fest is hosted and operated solely by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department and the United City of Yorkville. No third party is authorized so sell tickets, and/or vendor or exhibitor space for Yorkville River Fest. All inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

It's HOT out there!Summer is heating up, here are a few ways to beat the heat and stay cool!💦 Stay Hydrated! Make sure t...
06/18/2024

It's HOT out there!

Summer is heating up, here are a few ways to beat the heat and stay cool!

💦 Stay Hydrated! Make sure to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.

🩱 Visit the splash pad at Riemenschneider Park (600 Hayden Dr). Cool off and make some memories at the firefighter-themed splash pad at Riemenschneider Park. Activate the water by placing your hand over the fire hydrant.

🌬 Visit one of the Kendall County Cooling Centers. Please note that many of the cooling centers are only available during business hours. We encourage you to call ahead to ensure that the cooling center will be able to receive you.

Save and share the list of cooling centers available at https://bit.ly/KendallCountycoolingcenters

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